This morning when we made this post we missed three names of panellists that were in the workshop. We'd like to thank Connor Yuzwenko-Martin and Ebony Gooden, as well as interpreter Nicole Sanders, for being on this panel and bringing accessibility to the arts community. twitter.com/nextfest…

Did you miss last night’s performance because you were at the Black Lives Matter rally? We recorded the entire performance for you to enjoy (including open captions).
We thank you for supporting #BlackLivesMatter. See you all tonight. Watch here: nextfest.org/nextfes…

We are looking to share & highlight the artists we have been consulting with, however, we are currently waiting on consent to do so. Check back soon to learn about these generous and kind artists. Thank you for your time, your love, and your feedback. #BlackLivesMatter.

We will continue working in consultation and prioritizing making space for artists who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour within our festival and beyond it. We accept the responsibility of taking action on our promises.

Sukhmani Kaur Saggu

Name of Sculpture: Where will life take me? I know yet, there shall be a storm

Ernest Hemingway said, “the world breaks everyone and afterward many are strong at the broken places.” An acknowledgement is made in this piece of the fact that life will break you but there is a beauty in our action to continue to move ahead. It deals with experiencing a tough situation such as stress and anxiety in life from a variety of sources but recuperating and attaining catharsis by forgiving yourself through self-love.